UNILAG Post-UTME 2026: Cut-off Mark, Eligibility and Registration Details
The University of Lagos online registration for the Undergraduate Admission Screening Exercise into ALL COURSES/PROGRAMMES for the 2026/2027 Academic Year will commence from Monday, October 17, to Friday, November 4, 2026.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
Candidates who made the University of Lagos their first choice in the 2026 UTME and scored 200 and above are eligible for screening. In addition, candidates must possess five (5) credit passes at one sitting in relevant O-level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Candidates who will not be sixteen (16) years of age by 31st October, 2026 are not eligible and need not apply.
Former students of the University whose admission was withdrawn on the basis of poor academic performance or absence status could reapply on condition that the new admission shall be for a new programme/course different from the former programme/course. Any student expelled from the University cannot be offered fresh admission.
SCREENING FEE – N2,000
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Eligible candidates should log on to the University of Lagos website www.unilag.edu.ng, then, take the following steps:
- Click on Admissions
- Click on Start Fresh Application
- Select Undergraduate Application
- Login with UTME number as username and surname in lowercase as password
- Generate and print payment advice
- Proceed to any commercial bank to make a payment or pay online.
- Return to the Application portal on the University website
- Click on Continue Application to complete the admission screening form
- Click on Preview to verify the correctness of data supplied
- Click on Submit
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The University shall not conduct Post-UTME for the 2026/2027 undergraduate admission. Screening for admission will be based on the verified JAMB scores and WAEC/GCE/NECO/Cambridge O’level uploaded on JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
ENQUIRIES
Further clarification may be obtained via email: admissions@unilag.edu.ng and the following phone numbers: 09053006772, 08027953216 and 08141656802.
Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines and obtain necessary clarifications.
The University has zero tolerance for drug abuse. The University shall withdraw the admission of newly admitted students who test positive for drug use whenever the University conducts the test, either before or after registration.
Qladejo Azeez, Esq.
Registrar and Secretary to Council
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the UNILAG Post-UTME cut-off mark for 2026?
The minimum JAMB UTME score required for candidates applying for UNILAG Post-UTME 2026 is 200 marks. Candidates who scored below 200 in UTME are not eligible to participate in the screening exercise. However, meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission, as final admission depends on the candidate’s overall performance, chosen course, available spaces, and departmental requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for UNILAG Post-UTME 2026?
Candidates eligible for the 2026/2027 UNILAG Post-UTME screening must:
- Choose the University of Lagos as their first-choice institution during UTME registration.
- Score a minimum of 200 in JAMB UTME.
- Possess at least five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics where required.
- Upload their O’Level results on JAMB CAPS and the UNILAG admission portal.
- Be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026.
When will UNILAG Post-UTME 2026 registration begin?
UNILAG Post-UTME online registration for the 2026/2027 academic session commenced on Monday, June 15, 2026, and closed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Candidates are advised to always check UNILAG’s official communication channels for updates and future admission announcements.
How can I register for UNILAG Post-UTME 2026?
Eligible candidates can register by following these steps:
- Visit the UNILAG admission portal.
- Select Undergraduate Application/Post-UTME Screening.
- Log in using the required UTME details.
- Generate the payment advice and make payment online or through approved channels.
- Complete the screening form.
- Print the Post-UTME examination pass.
Candidates should avoid unofficial agents or individuals claiming to process admission on behalf of the university. UNILAG has advised applicants to rely only on official university platforms for admission information.
How will UNILAG Post-UTME 2026 screening be conducted?
The UNILAG Post-UTME aptitude test will be conducted online. Candidates are expected to take the examination using a suitable device with internet access and follow the university’s examination instructions. Failure to participate in the Post-UTME test may affect a candidate’s eligibility for admission consideration.
